A financially-burdened businessman from Delhi, India who wanted to end his own life, but was too scared to do it himself hired four hitmen to kill him so his family could receive a considerable insurance policy. 40-year-old Gaurav Bansal supported his family by operating a ration shop, but because of the COVID-19 lockdown, he was … Read more
Lagosians have been advised to be careful of what they buy from the markets, especially food items. A man went to a popular market to buy semolina. Whenever you buy semolina for preparation, it should dissolve whenever you pour water on it. To his utter shock, while turning it, the Semo started turning to rubber! … Read more
Negotiations with bandits to end the bloodletting and kidnapping in the North-West geopolitical zone ends in failure for three major reasons, Senator Shehu Sani has said. He made the disclosure in a tweet on Monday. Recall that governors in the region granted amnesty to cattle rustlers and armed bandits in August 2019. However, Governor of … Read more
8 school children have drowned in a river after one fell into a river and others jumped in to help. The deaths happened in Chongqing city in southwestern China. The children were described as elementary school age. READ ALSO: https://ekohotblog2.com/2020/06/22/police-rescue-2-thieves-from-being-burnt-in-lagos/ Chinese media said the children went to play at the river on Sunday and the … Read more
Nollywood actor, Hanks Anuku, has again debunked the rumour about his death. The 60-year-old confirmed that he is still alive and advised his fans to disregard the rumor in a video he shared on Instagram today. “I am alive do not listen to them, they are poisonous press vipers, and they are not the children … Read more
The world’s poorest countries could save over $12 billion owed to sovereign and other creditors this year through their participation in a debt-relief program, with Angola alone saving some $3.4 billion, according to estimates published Friday in a new database from the World Bank. Reuters reported that savings under the COVID-19-linked Debt Service Suspension Initiative … Read more
A popular imam’s son identified as Abdulrahman Olayiwola has been arrested for allegedly stabbing his friend simply identified as Pelumi to death. The Lagos state police command confirmed the arrest of Abdulrahman Olayiwola, the son of the Chief Imam of Isale Oja community in Agege, for allegedly stabbing his friend, simply identified as Pelumi, to … Read more
Favoured Guber Candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu has cast his vote in the ongoing Edo APC guber Primaries. Iyamu cast his vote this morning at Ugboko Ward in Orhionmwon LGA of the state. Iyamu is rumoured to have the backing of suspended APC national chairman and former Edo state … Read more
Abike Dabiri-Erewa, chief executive officer (CEO) of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission ( NIDCOM), has reacted to the composition of the primary election panel of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo state. Hope Uzodinma, governor of Imo, was appointed chairman of the primary election committee after the party conducted screening exercise for its aspirants. Godwin … Read more
A nurse who boarded a private plane with an aide to President Muhammadu Buhari has reportedly tested positive to COVID-19. Ekohotblog understands this is coming weeks after an altercation between the Aide-de-camp (ADC) to Aisha Buhari, and the aide to the president over self-isolation when it was reported he just flew in from Lagos to … Read more
The subsidiary Operation LONG REACH conducted by the Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation LAFIYA DOLE has neutralized several terrorist at the Bula Bello, Ngoske area of the Sambisa Forest. The coordinator, defence media operations, major General John Enenche stated this in a statement released to journalists in Abuja. Enenche said the continued efforts of … Read more
A Nigerian Police officer has been dismissed for allegedly killing a tricyclist who refused to give him N100 bribe in Adamawa The affected policemen, Corporal Richard Japheth, had on June 1, 2020, in Maiha Local Government Area allegedly shot and killed a 20-year-old tricyclist, Arabo Dauda, for not giving a bribe of N100. The slain … Read more
Fire razes popular Oba Market in Benin City, the Edo State capital. The fire started at about 12:05 am on Monday, June 22, and raged till 6am. By the time it was put out by firefighters, a large section of the market had been destroyed. The cause of the fire has not been revealed. According … Read more
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has reported 183,020 COVID-19 cases, the largest single-day increase in coronavirus cases since the start of the pandemic. The biggest increase was from North and South America with over 116,000 new cases, according to WHO daily report. Overall in the pandemic, the WHO reported 8,708,008 cases — 183,020 in the … Read more
Residents of Anambra State have called for medical intervention in the life of a middle-aged woman identified as Amanda as she did something only crazy people can do. The woman who resides in Nanka, Orumba North LGA of the state presented a white coffin to her husband as Father’s Day gift. Reports have it that … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Monday, June 22nd, 2020 1. COVID-19 In Nigeria: Over 20,000 Cases, 6,879 Discharged, 518 Death Ekohotblog reports that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed 436 new COVID-19 cases in a tweet on the micro-blogging site, Twitter on Sunday evening, June 21. READ MORE 2. … Read more
In celebration of fathers’ day, the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma announced his intentions to adopt and sponsor a 9-year-old boy who went viral after a video of him singing Catholic hymns was shared on social media. The 9-year-old boy identified as Joseph Oluomachi who hawks coconut and pear on the street captured the heart … Read more
Jihadists linked to the Islamic State have killed six people in raids on herding villages in northeast Nigeria, militia and residents said Sunday. Fighters from the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) attacked Bunuri and Gaderi villages as well as a nearby herding settlement in Gubio district late Saturday, stealing livestock and killing residents, they … Read more
COVID-19 in Nigeria hits over 20,000 has NCDC announced 436 new cases. Ekohotblog reports that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed 436 new COVID-19 cases in a tweet on the micro-blogging site, Twitter on Sunday evening, June 21. READ ALSO: Insecurity: Sit Up Or Risk Dismissal, Lawan Tells Security Chiefs This online news platform understands that … Read more
Another Police officer is currently facing queries at the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) over a stop-and-search incident in which he was seen kneeling on the head of a black man. Footage of the incident appears to show the man was on the floor and seemed to have stopped resisting. He was in the … Read more